What fret is the capo on for the song Breakeven?

The song Breakeven by The Script uses a capo on fret 3. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Breakeven (The Script)?

To play the Easy Chords for Breakeven, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Key: EM

120 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use C#m chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Album Single

Released -

Genre

Alternative Rock Celtic Rock

Songwriter The Script

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 120 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Breakeven by The Script is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Am7 (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

VI – III – ♭VII – i – iv – IV – iv

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G D Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Am7 A Am

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C#M Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C#m, maintaining Em sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 120 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: VI – III – ♭VII – i – iv – IV – iv • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Breakeven (The Script)?

To play the Easy Chords for Breakeven, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Breakeven?

The original recording key for Breakeven by The Script is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Album Single

Released -

Genre

Alternative Rock Celtic Rock

Songwriter The Script

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account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family EM

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Breakeven

quiz How to play the easy chords for Breakeven (The Script)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Breakeven?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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